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Brazil updates its list of substances banned in cosmetics

On 7 January 2025, Brazil notified a draft Resolution designed to update the list of substances banned for use in personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes. A 60-day consultation was opened.

United Kingdom: an omnibus regulation for 64 CMRs and Kojic Acid

On 17 December 2024, the UK published Statutory Instrument 2024 No.1334. It includes a ban on 64 CMR substances (eight of which have INCI names), and new restrictions on kojic acid.

US FDA proposes mandatory testing of talc-containing products

On 26 December 2024, the US FDA opened a consultation on a draft rule aimed at requiring talc-containing products to be tested for asbestos using standardised methods.

GB CLP: HSE Opinion on Potassium Bromide

On 27 November 2024, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the Agency responsible for the CLP Regulation in Great Britain, published its Opinion proposing the harmonised classification and labelling of Potassium Bromide. Once again, this opinion differs significantly from that of ECHA’s RAC…

Methyl Methacrylate under scrutiny in California

On 20 November 2024, the United States notified a draft amendment to the Californian regulations. The aim is to include Methyl Methacrylate in the list of Priority Products.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

International news: Chemical ingredients of cosmetic products exempted from customs duties in Ivory Coast

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France announces that the majority of chemical ingredients in cosmetic products are exempt from ...

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Canada: Amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist under consideration

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Health Canada has just released a “Notice to Stakeholders” relating to several proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. The purpose of ...

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

In vivo determination of SPF: new ISO standard

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This ISO standard, intended for the cosmetics industry, specifies a method for the in vivo determination of the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sun pro...

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

International news: An additional customs duty imposed by the United States?

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reminds us that the Office of the United States Trade Representative has published a noti...

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

International news: New developments in the procedure for customs clearance of cosmetic products in Saudi Arabia

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France details the new rules of the customs clearance procedure for cosmetics and related produc...

Monday, December 9, 2019

Canada: Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

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Canada has just updated its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (Prohibited and Restricted), which is now available on Health Canada’s website. As announced, ...

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

International regulations: New reform soon to be implemented in China

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France is unveiling the new Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR), which w...

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Flexit: what it changes for Brexit

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At the end of October, a further postponement of Brexit, the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, was validated. A “flexible” postponement w...

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

International news: Temporary reduction of pickup costs in Ivory Coast

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reports a temporary reduction in the cost of pickup of all types of goods, including cosm...

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

International regulations: Revision of Indonesian cosmetic regulations

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reports a proposal for a revision of the Indonesian National Regulation on the Technical ...

Monday, November 4, 2019

Brexinfinite: here we go again (and again) for a (new) flexible postponement

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This is the nth twist in the difficult divorce between the United Kingdom and the European Union. A new postponement of the Brexit date, which again l...

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

International regulations: News from the Andean Community

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As part of its partnership with CosmeticOBS, Business France reports that the Andean Community (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) has published the Pr...